Insulation question...

[pattyjean73]

Can stryrofoam sheets be used to insulate a coop? Provided I put some inner walls up over it?

I found a guy that has about 30 pallets of 3x6 sheets of this stuff.

 

[flopshot]

without a doubt. as you said, as long as you cover it. unless you baffle the ceiling don't insulate it.

 

[xke4]

Yes. Most important that you cover it or it will be devoured by your chickens. Doesn't seem to hurt them but they can make a real mess of it.

 

[patandchickens]

Absolutely. Especially if it's free

Make sure the carpentry on the joists/sheathing covering it is pretty good n tight to discourage mice from moving in.

Ceilings are definitely worth insulating (almost a necessity for metal roofing in cool-winter climates); I think what flopshot means is just 'don't cover over your ventilation, wherever it is, when you insulate' (?)

Good luck, have fun,

Pat